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1959.1.3

Powder used by sorcerers to stop them being drugged. Stored in small tin. [SM 07/04/2008]

1959.1.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Powder used by sorcerers to stop them being drugged. Stored in small tin. [SM 07/04/2008]
Long description
The powder is stores in a PEARCE DUFF'S baking powder tin. [SM 07/04/2008]
Cultural groups
Akawaio
Person
Field collector Audrey Butt Colson
PRM source Audrey Butt Colson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1957
Date collected
1957
Acquisition information
Donated: 1959
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Paper Plant, Material Pigment
Dimensions
Length: max 78 mm, Diameter: max 55 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1959.1.3

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